ABB

ABB IRB 6400R industrial robot with M2000 S4C+ controller

SKU:

IRB 6400R 2.8/200 M2000

control:

S4C+

capacity:

200kg

reach:

2.8m

stock:

18

weight:

-

£13,000

quantity:

The ABB IRB 6400 is one of the most installed robots in the world the
6400R is the latest revison of this arm which have been used by most of
the major automotive manufacturers for nearly 15 years. They have an
excellent reputation for reliability and capability and as such are the
industry standard. It is modular in construction and as standard the
6400 has 120kg capacity and 2.5m reach but there are several types
available with capacities up to 200kg and reach up to 3.0m.

The M2000 S4C+controller, although cosmetically similar to the S4C it
replaced is quite different internally. Where the S4C used ABB's own
computer system (that is in turn very like the S4) the S4C+ has a PC
style computer which allows greater connectivity and has much greater
power than its predecessors. Similarities to the S4C include the servo
drive system, the programming language and teach pendant. Incidentally
the reason for the convoluted name was because Siemens had already
trademarked the S5 name for their PLC systems! Normally supplied
with one I/O card giving 16 inputs and 16 outputs it can be fitted with
many more if needed. Analogue I/O is also available. The controller can
also work as a PLC by controlling and monitoring I/O signals. Up to 3
background programs (for monitoring signals for example) can be run in
parallel with the actual robot program and even when the robot program
has stopped. Outputs can be set at a specific time or distance before a
programmed position and can be executed concurrent to the robot motion.
The controller also has built in dual chain (0V and +24V) safety
circuits meaning that the robot can be run without the need for extra
emergency stop relays etc. Because of the controllers excellent
connectivity it can easily be used with programs supplied by CAD-CAM
software system that converts CAD models into robot paths.

It should be noted that the arm is also very rugged and is less
vulnerable to damage than many of its competitors. The robot is entirely
powered by ac servo motors, the "rams" on the side of the arms are not
hydraulic or pneumatic, they are simply enclosed mechanical springs. The
springs and weight on the back of the robot make it very well balanced
meaning the forces required to move the robot are remarkably small. Life
expectancy or MTBF (mean time between failure) is largely dependant on
service practises (once a year is normal) but we expect 6400's to last
for at least 100,000 hours. Having said this we have seen very good
examples with much more than this.These are the main types of S4C+
controlled IRB 6400R model, prices can depend on the availability of a
certain model, for example the 3.0m reach is comparatively rare:

The IRB 6400R arm and controller are both protected to IP54 with the
wrist getting additional protection to IP55 this means that the robot is
well suited to industrial environments. It should also be noted that
there are also foundry or 6400RF versions of all of the above types. The
Foundry versions have a special non stick paint finish and increased IP
ratings - IP55 for the arm and IP67 for the wrist.

The IRB 6400R is employed by the hundred around the world in a
multitude of applications including spot welding, MIG
welding, palletising, handling, pick and place, machine tending,
milling, woodworking, cutting, de-burring, plastics, even NON EX
painting and spraying applications.
Our IRB 6400s are supplied complete with the arm, control cabinet
(including I/O), cables and teach pendant. We clean, test and repaint
them before shipping and if you need manuals we can provide them. Most
of the ones we supply will have around 30,000 hours but this can vary
- we are more focused on the robot's background and overall condition.